Job type
PermanentLocation
LondonWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Credit ControlIndustry
Advertising, Media and PRPay
£30,000 - £32,000 (depending on experience)
Accounts Receivable Assistant - London - Up to £32,000
Salary: £30,000 - £32,000
Industry: Wholesale Import and Export Company
Location: South West London
Working pattern: Fully office-based (9.00am-5.30pm), with the option to work from home one day a week after completing three months of training.
What you'll need to succeed
• Exceptional communication skills
• Collaborative team player
• Strong knowledge of VAT and international exports (FOB/Ex-works/DDP)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with essential Excel skills
• A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in some form of Accounts Receivable or Credit Control is required. However, the company is particularly interested in candidates who are relatively new to the industry and eager to take the next step in Accounts Receivable, with the potential to grow within the company.
• Proactive problem solver with a positive, solution-oriented attitude; adaptable to change and new challenges
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; comfortable engaging with diverse stakeholders and articulating information effectively in English
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to prioritise effectively
• Previous experience in an FMCG environment (Retail, Wholesale and Manufacturing)
Responsibilities:
• Manage key accounts across major retail stores
• Handle sales invoice management through EDI and customer portals
• Oversee credit control, including preparing monthly customer statements, sending letters, and conducting telephone follow-ups
• Conduct credit checks on new account applications, set credit limits for new and existing customers, and flag issues via online services
• Manage debit notes, including approval and credit note processing
• Collaborate with customer service, account managers, and sales agents/reps to address potential issues and manage debit notes; arrange regular resolution meetings
• Prepare monthly commission statements for sales agents and reps across the UK, Europe, and USA
• Maintain accurate credit control records and report monthly to the manager
What you'll get in return
A competitive salary, a hybrid working structure of 4 days in the office and other benefits, including an enhanced pension, private medical insurance, and the opportunity to take extra holiday.
What you need to do now
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